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8 Things To Do To Make Your Rainy Days Less 'Bleh'

Just because the sky is gloomy doesn't mean you have to be.

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8 Things To Do To Make Your Rainy Days Less 'Bleh'
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Either you're stuck inside, having no idea what to do, or you leave the house and again, have nothing to do. We've all been faced with them (especially this year) - rainy days.

But rainy days don't always have to be miserable and just, bleh. Here are 8 things you can do to make your rainy days fun, productive, and a lot less bleh.

1. Try something new.

Learn to knit, try a new recipe, read that book that's been sitting on your desk! Push yourself to do something new and exciting rather than sitting around waiting for the storm to pass.

2. Get work done.

Finish that essay you've been putting off, do some homework, or even write your Odyssey article...

3. Release your inner child.


Go jump in puddles, play some video games, or make a blanket fort! Let your inner child go crazy!

4. Have a movie marathon.

Have some friends come over, pop some popcorn, and pop in your favorite movies!

5. Have a spa day.

Throw in a bath bomb, put on a face mask, and just relax! You deserve it.

6. Catch up on sleep.

On a nice day, it's hard to convince yourself (and others) that it's okay to sleep the day away. But, when it's gross and dark outside, you can definitely catch up on some Zzzz's.

7. Go shopping.

Rather than sitting home being bored, do some retail therapy mourning the bad weather. Throw on some comfy clothes and head to the mall! All the stores you could possibly want (and you don't have to go outside in the rain in between stores)!

8. Clean your house.

Organize your desk, finally sweep the floor, or dust the top of your dresser. If you're going to sit around the house anyway, might as well get some chores done!

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